Get Involved
Whatever your interests, skills and availability, there are so many ways for you to be involved!
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
Second Thursday of each month - September to June
All community members are welcome to attend monthly board meetings. Meetings are held at Pearkes Recreation Centre. Agendas are posted to this site a few days before the board meeting.
NATURAL AREAS WORKING GROUP
Chairs: Gabe Epstein
Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
The purpose of this group is to act in support of GT parks, boulevards, gardens and waterways - be they managed or wild. If you are interested in our green spaces, waterways or the mitigating the effects of climate change. Email to contact the GTCA for more details about the group.
BUILDINGS WORKING GROUP
Chair: Vera Wynn-Williams
Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month.
The purpose of this group is to address, both reactively and proactively, buildings, retrofits and new developments in our neighbourhood. This includes all kinds of buildings - single occupancy homes, secondary suites, garden suites, multi-family buildings, commercial, industrial institutional etc. If you want to learn more and have a say in development in our community, email the GTCA for more details about the group.
ARTS, CULTURE AND CELEBRATION WORKING GROUP
Chair: Reb Stevenston
Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
The purpose of this group is to promote all things artistic in our neighbourhood - public art installations, performing arts, art shows etc. If you want to join others interested in the arts, email the GTCA for more details about the group.
MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP
Chair: Phil Lancaster
Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of the month.
The purpose of this group is to consider multimodal transportation and parking in our neighbourhood. If are concerned about transportation email the GTCA for more details about the group.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS WORKING GROUP
Chair: Gabe Epstein
Meetings are TBD.
The purpose of this group is to promote social activities and networks that meet people’s needs and wishes and that build community resilience. To find out more about the group, or to join it, please send an email to the Board
LOCAL ECONOMY WORKING GROUP
Chair: Gabe Epstein
Meetings are TBD.
This working group promotes the maintenance and development of a vibrant local economy. To find out more about the group, or to join it, please send an email to the Board.
BOULEVARD BRIGADES
Work parties are held several times per year.
Are you an avid gardener and have an interest in meeting people and beautifying our neighbourhood? This group of dedicated individuals helps to plant and maintain the traffic circles and boulevards in our neighbourhood. To find out more email us.
NEWSLETTER CARRIERS
Our newsletters could not get out to every home without our army of volunteers.
Enjoy walking the neighbourhood and meeting people? Then help us deliver our GTCA newsletters. Various routes are available. Email us for more information.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Each year the GTCA puts on numerous events and we are always looking for help.
If you are interested in meeting people from the neighbourhood and helping to organize and run fun community events, then email us here. Please let us know what you are interested in and we'll put you in contact with the right people.